1997 Citroen Xantia 1.9L Diesel · R938 BSF
1997 Citroen Xantia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 153,242 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2011.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XANTIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R938 BSF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2010
- 153,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R938 BSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Xantia (R938 BSF) between March 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
R938 BSF Mileage History
- 15/03/2006126,564 mi
- 15/03/2006126,564 mi
- 14/03/2007137,277 mi+10,713 mi
- 20/03/2007137,277 mi
- 30/10/2007144,161 mi+6,884 mi
- 16/11/2007144,358 mi+197 mi
- 16/11/2007144,358 mi
- 05/08/2009149,517 mi+5,159 mi
- 02/09/2009149,520 mi+3 mi
- 09/09/2010153,242 mi+3,722 mi
- 09/09/2010153,242 mi
Average of roughly 5,945 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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